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SCBaptist Pastors Partner with Metro New York Baptist Association

Recently, four SCBaptist pastors visited with the Metropolitan New York Baptist Association (MNYBA) to learn about and serve poverty-impacted communities in the heart of NYC. “It’s been years since we’ve planted churches here in Manhattan because it’s incredibly challenging. But over the last year and a half, we’ve seen several churches planted right here on

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Chainsaw Units Now Needed – Hurricane Idalia

Harmon, Sue

Although our part in the mud-out work has ended, there is still chainsaw work to be done in Florida as clean-up from Hurricane Idalia continues. SC Baptist DR Chainsaw units are needed through October 14 in Live Oak, FL. Units and volunteers for chainsaw should plan to go ASAP, with each unit to include a

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The Church’s Role in Combating Poverty

Gardner, Anna

For over three decades, Kareem Goubran has been a pillar of hope and compassion in his community as the pastor of Graffiti Church. The church is on a mission to invite the uninvited, serve the underserved, and love others in New York City. They do this both by sharing the Good News of Jesus at

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Hurricane Idalia Response Winds Down

Harmon, Sue

Operations at the Inverness, Florida site are coming to a close as most homeowners there have received the help they need. SC Baptist Disaster Relief (SCBDR) has been partnering with Alabama Disaster Relief at that site for flood recovery (“mud-out”). There were three mud-out units scheduled to go to Inverness on Sunday, Sept. 10, but

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DR “Call-Out”- Hurricane Idalia

Harmon, Sue

The Disaster Relief status in South Carolina is upgraded to STANDBY (units are needed- prepare to deploy). Our strategy is to take care of needs here in SC, and if damage is minimal, we can then focus on sending help to Florida. The immediate need in-state will be for Chainsaw units. Other types of units

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DR ALERT- Hurricane Idalia

Harmon, Sue

All SC Baptist Disaster Relief units are now placed on ALERT to respond to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Idalia. This storm is likely to impact our own state but will definitely impact Florida. What that means is our units will be needed, we’re just not sure where yet. The plan is to take care of needs here

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Response Summary-Vermont Flood

Harmon, Sue

South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief was one of 12 states that partnered on a site for flood response in Barre, Vermont, while two additional states ran sites in two other towns. During the four-week response in Barre, SCDR sent 5 Mud-Out units, 1 Feeding team, 3 Shower/Laundry teams and an assessor (who stayed the entire

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A Blessed Adoption Journey

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The *L Family’s journey toward adoption was not an easy one. They initially became foster parents to provide temporary homes for children in need. “Our desire was to be a safe harbor, sharing the hope and love of Jesus temporarily,” they said. However, when two boys came into their lives and needed a permanent home,

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Baptist Response to Hawaii Fires

Gardner, Anna

Churches and Baptist Disaster Relief in Hawaii are ramping up their aid efforts to the people of Maui in the wake of the devastating fires there last week. Maui churches are distributing essential supplies and providing spiritual care. One church is serving as a shelter for displaced residents. Two churches have arranged for flatbed trucks

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Prayer Guide- Hawaii Fires

Harmon, Sue

Please pray for the people of Maui, Hawaii who experienced the devastating fires. Disaster Relief Needs, 9/13/23 This prayer list will be updated as the disaster response develops. 6 – John and Gay Williams are the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention (HPBC) Disaster Relief co-directors. Pray for stamina, clear thinking, and wisdom for John and Gay

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